{"id":86,"date":"2022-01-05T22:21:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-05T22:21:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lifetimedentalga.com\/blog\/?p=86"},"modified":"2026-08-13T16:39:30","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T16:39:30","slug":"transition-from-dentures-to-dental-implants-in-gainesville","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lifetimedentalga.com\/blog\/transition-from-dentures-to-dental-implants-in-gainesville\/","title":{"rendered":"The Transition from Dentures to Dental Implants"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lifetimedentalga.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/AdobeStock_313376464__1646345693_51366.jpg\" alt=\"Man makes transition from dentures to dental implants in Gainesville\" class=\"wp-image-87\" width=\"304\" height=\"171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lifetimedentalga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/AdobeStock_313376464__1646345693_51366.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lifetimedentalga.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/AdobeStock_313376464__1646345693_51366-300x169-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lifetimedentalga.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/AdobeStock_313376464__1646345693_51366-768x432-1.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 304px) 100vw, 304px\"><\/figure><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may have had your dentures for some time now, but you&rsquo;re thinking implants might be the thing for you. Are you considering making a transition from dentures to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifetimedentalga.com\/blog\/transition-from-dentures-to-dental-implants-in-gainesville\/\" class=\"block-image-link\">dental implants<\/a> in Gainesville? Fortunately, it is possible to make the change you want and enjoy the happy, healthy, and improved smile you deserve. Read on as your local dentist explains what to expect from the switch!<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From Dentures to Dental Implants<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From affordability to less recovery time, there are a variety of reasons why you got dentures over dental implants in the first place. They might have worked for you for a while, but there are some potential consequences to wearing dentures over time. Dentures may move around your mouth a bit, or they can change your facial structure, and this can lead to unwanted effects.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By bonding to the bone, dental implants provide a stronger and healthier foundation for your new teeth than dentures could achieve. Unlike dentures, you won&rsquo;t have to worry about them falling out, having to remove them, or any changes to your facial features in the future. They&rsquo;ll function just like natural teethand overcome nearly all the drawbacks of dentures.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Will You Need Bone Grafting?<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before transitioning to implants, you may need a bone graft first. A bone graft is when new bone tissue is added to a weakened area of your jawbone, giving it enough strength and structure to support dental implants.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have missing teeth and haven&rsquo;t replaced them, then your jawbone begins to shrink. Getting dental implants will be a difficult process when there&rsquo;s little bone to work with. Your dentist will assess your jawbone and decide whether you&rsquo;ll need to have a bone graft before you get dental implants, and this can take about four to six months of recovery time if you do need it.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can You Use Your Old Dentures?<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most denture wearers want to know if they can use their old dentures with the new implants. This can only occur in rare cases, but most dental implants will require a crown, bridge, or a new specifically made denture to function properly. You may consult with your dentist about your situation, dentures, and what they recommend is best.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whatever your situation may be, you can be sure your dentist will work with you to get the implants you&rsquo;re hoping for. Now&rsquo;s the time to get the strong, healthy smile you deserve!<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr. Shue Her, DDS graduated from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry and studied Full Arch All-On-4 implant restorations at the 3D Dentist Institute. He practices dentistry at Lifetime Dental of Gainesville where he and his team provide dental care for all ages. Using state-of-the-art technology, Dr. Her can help with all your dental implant needs. If you wish to start your transition, visit his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifetimedentalga.com\/request-an-appointment.html\">website<\/a> or call <strong>(770) 536-6688<\/strong>.<\/p><\/div><!--more-->\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You may have had your dentures for some time now, but you\u2019re thinking implants might be the thing for you. Are you considering making a transition from dentures to dental implants in Gainesville? Fortunately, it is possible to make the change you want and enjoy the happy, healthy, and improved smile you deserve. Read on [&hellip;]<\/p>\n <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lifetimedentalga.com\/blog\/transition-from-dentures-to-dental-implants-in-gainesville\/\">(Read More)<\/a>","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":87,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-86","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>The Transition from Dentures to Dental Implants - Lifetime Dental Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lifetimedentalga.com\/blog\/transition-from-dentures-to-dental-implants-in-gainesville\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"The Transition from Dentures to Dental Implants - Lifetime Dental Blog\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"You may have had your dentures for some time now, but you\u2019re thinking implants might be the thing for you. 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